LETTERS WHY NOT POT?

In response to the letter from Abbie Magee (Feb. 27), there are many
good reasons to legalize marijuana. We have supposedly learned in
this country that prohibition doesn't work. Therefore, we can legally
buy beer, wine and hard liquor. We can also buy cigarettes, which we
know are damaging to our health.

The choice to buy them is individual. They are quality-controlled and
regulated. If marijuana were legalized, the illegal traffic and
crimes associated with it would be eliminated.

Users would be able to count on quality and safety. The usage would
not necessarily increase, but the onus and the risk would decrease.
People who need marijuana for medical reasons would be able to get it
easily. It is not our job to judge whether or not they need it.

So, Abbie, it is illegal. But, if consumers can make a choice for
liquor and cigarettes, why not marijuana?

Judy McKeehan

Cheney